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10-20-2010, 03:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1966 20' Globetrotter
Orient
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 58
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Fantastic fan problem
I opened the vent in the trailer today ,electrically. The fan didn't go on . Believe it or not there was small pit jamming the fan.
My question ? Would that jam burn out the fan motor or is there a reset button I am unaware about ? I cleaned the contacts on the white wire at the switch ,the fuse is not blown . the water sensor still works. I removed the fuse from my other unit and everything stopped.
Are replacement parts available and is it worth it ? Should I just get a new unit ? Its a 600RBTA. I did the installation 3 yrs ago.TIA
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10-20-2010, 03:47 PM
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Rivet Master 
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
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Check with Fantastic fan, their tech can help, lots of positive comments found on this forum about them.
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10-20-2010, 03:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 20' Globetrotter
Orient
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 58
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I see that . Thanks Dave.Just wanted to see if i could fix it before I call them .
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10-20-2010, 05:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 25' Classic
Prescott
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 623
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I had mine not work just last month. It turned out that the trip switch that the vent door operates as it is opening was not working. All I did was to tap on it and lower and raise the vent a few times plus a shot of WD-40. It worked for me 
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10-20-2010, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Oak View
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,063
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My rain sensor fan quit too. Where do you find the fuse for it?
The top cover doesn't want to open automatically anymore either.
Carol
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10-20-2010, 07:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 20' Globetrotter
Orient
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 58
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The fuse is in that small black knob next to the speed control. Twist to left and let it come down the fuse is there
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10-20-2010, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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did you test for power at the fuse?
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
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10-20-2010, 08:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Oak View
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,063
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I'll have to wait for the repair guy next week when he works on my refrigerator. I don't think I have the right gizmo. What do I need to check it?
Carol
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10-20-2010, 09:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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a 12v test light or a volt meter.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
give life. kidney & pancreas transplant 9/9/06
Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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10-21-2010, 12:14 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 20' Globetrotter
Orient
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 58
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It seems that the dome and the fan are on one circuit .I removed the fuse on the other unit and both the dome and the fan stopped simultaneously.I can only get the dome to work in the unit in question .I'm going to retest the fuse in the AM and W-D the switch again.
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10-21-2010, 05:54 AM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
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it is the plunger switch. The nut that holds it in is slightly loose. Loosen it a little then tighten it back up snuggly. The switch will make good contact then. This plunger it on the top of the fan under the dome. If that does not solve it, call Fantastic right away. They are beyond excellent with their customer service. I have dealt with this same issue twice now on customers trailers.
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10-21-2010, 06:23 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 20' Globetrotter
Orient
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 58
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I did the nut thing yesterday ,Frank .I will try it again .Then call Fan tastic if no results.
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10-21-2010, 09:50 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 20' Globetrotter
Orient
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 58
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Called Fan-Tastic this AM.I fried the 3 speed switch .Its in the Mail . KUDOS to them.
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10-21-2010, 10:50 AM
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ALUMINUM OBSSESSION
1993 34' Limited
Hamilton
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 159
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fantastic fan problem
Quote:
Originally Posted by crowldawg
Called Fan-Tastic this AM.I fried the 3 speed switch .Its in the Mail . KUDOS to them.
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Mine did the same thing once in awhile.
I got up to the top of vent cover area while opened.
There was a ground wire attached to a bolt and nut. I wiggled it and whala, it continues to work.
Check the ground wire
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10-21-2010, 11:10 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 20' Globetrotter
Orient
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 58
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That was the first thing I did .
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10-29-2010, 06:47 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 20' Globetrotter
Orient
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 58
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Got a new 3 way switch from Fan-Tastic .Installed yesterday and the fan is back in business. Thank you, everyone .Thank You ,Fan-Tastic
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10-29-2010, 09:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Excella 500
West Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Yep, their customer service is great. I just got around to installing my replacement interior vent shrouds. The 1998 originals were designed for a flat ceiling and eventually cracked. The new shroud is curved but when I put it in it didn't match the curve of the ceiling....After further inspection, I found 2 pieces of 2x4 jammed into the ceiling to flatten the curve to the point where the original flat shroud would look decent. I removed the 2x4s and pushed up on the ceiling and the aluminum popped back into round and the new shrouds fit perfectly.
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10-29-2010, 11:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Genoa
, Nevada
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,554
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cclarkego
I'll have to wait for the repair guy next week when he works on my refrigerator. I don't think I have the right gizmo. What do I need to check it?
Carol
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Carol, get a semi quality "volt-ohm meter". Home Depot, Lowes, Radio Shack should be able to help you. Don't get the cheapest, but you don't need the top of the line. Digital is good for most everything. I bet other's will point you in what you need to know with your full timing. You'll be surprised how often you'll be using it, like checking your TV plug or battery or light switches or even checking continuity in a faulty fuse. Then practice with it, AC hot is usually the small slot in the AC plug and a black wire, AC neutral is usually the bigger slot in the AC plug and a white wire and shouldn't have very many volts on it to aluminum, AC ground is usually green and the odd round slot in the AC plug.
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10-30-2010, 02:06 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2008 23' International CCD
mountain home
, Arkansas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 6
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fantastic fan
I have called Fantastic fan many times and they have sent new parts free no questions asked...they are a Great company and I would recommend that you give them a call
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